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'Make hosepipe ban county-wide'

The environment secretary has urged water companies not imposing hosepipe bans in Kent to rethink their plans.

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County's best restaurant to open in second Kent town

Kent's top-rated restaurant is opening a second site on a busy high street in the county.

Two-mile queues amid closures on 'sinking' dual-carriageway

Highways chiefs have been forced to close parts of a busy dual-carriageway, with signs warning drivers of subsidence in the road.

How much?! The priciest streets in Kent

Take a stroll down the county's most expensive streets, where huge houses with swimming pools, cinemas and tennis courts cost as much as £6 million.

New book features Kent death hoax fraudster

A specialist insurance investigator has revealed how he tracked down a Kent fraudster who faked his death like Canoe Man John Darwin.

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

Pick your own fruit and flowers, from juicy strawberries to stunning sunflowers, at these beautiful farms and fields.

Health warning as temperatures climb again

As the county braces itself for another heatwave health experts are warning residents to start preparing now.

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

Much of the county is set to fall under a hosepipe ban next week – but several towns look set to escape restrictions.

Roman artefacts set to be found at 2,500-home site

Roman remains are set to be unearthed as a dig gets underway at a sprawling site earmarked for a town's biggest-ever housing estate.

Where to see historic steam locomotive in Kent today

A historic steam train is touring across Kent today, stopping at various stations and criss-crossing around the rail network.

'You think traffic's bad now - you just wait!'

Industry figures fear even worse travel disruption next year when new biometric border rules are due to come into force at the cross-Channel ports.

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Sport

Paul Fisher: Who is the new man running Gillingham Football Club?

Gillingham have a new man in charge of the club for the first time in almost three decades.

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Scally to take "extended break" from running Gillingham Football Club

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally is standing aside after 27 years running the club.

Kent suffer home defeat to Hampshire

Kent suffered their second Royal London One-Day Cup defeat after losing out to Hampshire at Beckenham on Sunday.

Bosworth might miss European Championships

Tonbridge race walker Tom Bosworth held back the tears as he took a lap of honour around the Alexander Stadium at the Commonwealth Games.

Wilson lands bronze medal

Gills striker misses match after falling down stairs

FA Cup round-up

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What should you do if you find a stray dog in the street?

With the RSPCA about to enter its busiest period it has some advice for anyone who might find a healthy stray dog this summer.

Heatwave triggers escaping snake alert

With temperatures expected to top 40C the RSPCA has issued a warning about the increased risk of escaping snakes as the reptiles become more active.

Can you legally break a car window to save a hot dog?

Dog owners have been warned by police and RSPCA officials not to leave pets in cars but what should you do if you see an animal inside a vehicle?

5 signs of heatstroke in dogs as RSPCA warns of 'silent killer'

'If in doubt, don't go out' warns the RSPCA which says owners should avoid hot walks and be alert to signs of heatstroke as the weather warms up.

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Bob Dylan songs transformed for musical theatre

Girl From the North Country is an award-winning musical based in 1930s America and set to the singer-songwriter’s biggest hits.

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

Pick your own fruit and flowers, from juicy strawberries to stunning sunflowers, at these beautiful farms and fields.

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

Secret Drinker finds a pub in the country where the locals (and their hounds) still rule.

Full line-up revealed for seaside Pride festival

Star chefs and rock bands coming to countryside festival

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

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My Kent Family

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Green light for school's vast makeover

A school has been granted the go-ahead to build a new sports hall, give its entrance a makeover and expand its 'woefully inadequate' canteen.

All schools to have life-saving defibrillators

Parents urged to keep kids active as school holidays start

Zipline attraction announces two new rides

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Gardens

Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

Has the 'Covid effect' worn off for nature lovers?

Sweet smelling roses take over castle grounds

5 plants and trees you might not want in your garden

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KMTV in association with the University of Kent

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Tonbridge residents left reeling after town post office closes

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Kent's beer industry joins international celebration of pub-favourite drink

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Tonbridge race walker Tom Bosworth tells KMTV about his quest for gold at Commonwealth Games

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Rainham's Maze Moon is open for family fun and sunflower picking

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KentJobs

Millions to get more money in their pay packets from this month

Millions of workers are expected to see their take-home pay increase from this month thanks to changes to National Insurance contributions.

Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at shopping centre

Kickstart a career in journalism with a KM apprenticeship

Aldi creating 175 jobs in Kent paying up to £63k

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Publications

Legal Sector Review 2022

Round up of the strengths and expertise of different law firms across the county, based on the findings of respected guides by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

Next Step

A guide for your future. For Year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.

Kent New Homes

The must-see guide to new developments across the county

KEiBA

The Class of 2021: Find out more about the winners of this year's Kent Excellence in Business Awards – better known as the KEiBAs

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Road blocked as water main bursts

Traffic held on motorway after crash

Scally to take "extended break" from running Gillingham Football Club

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Road blocked as water main bursts

Traffic held on motorway after crash

Scally to take "extended break" from running Gillingham Football Club

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'Make hosepipe ban county-wide'

County's best restaurant to open in second Kent town

County's best restaurant to open in second Kent town

Two-mile queues amid closures on 'sinking' dual-carriageway

Two-mile queues amid closures on 'sinking' dual-carriageway

How much?! The priciest streets in Kent

How much?! The priciest streets in Kent

New book features Kent death hoax fraudster

New book features Kent death hoax fraudster

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

Health warning as temperatures climb again

Health warning as temperatures climb again

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

The Kent towns set to escape hosepipe bans

Roman artefacts set to be found at 2,500-home site

Roman artefacts set to be found at 2,500-home site

Where to see historic steam locomotive in Kent today

Where to see historic steam locomotive in Kent today

'You think traffic's bad now - you just wait!'

'You think traffic's bad now - you just wait!'

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Driver dies in A2 Royal Mail lorry crash

Two-mile queues amid closures on 'sinking' dual-carriageway

'I'll never walk my dog here again'

Six murder arrests after man dies at Camber Sands holiday park

Suspected drink driver ploughs into homes

Win family tickets and a private tank ride at the Emergency Services Show

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Paul Fisher: Who is the new man running Gillingham Football Club?

Scally to take "extended break" from running Gillingham Football Club

Scally to take "extended break" from running Gillingham Football Club

Kent suffer home defeat to Hampshire

Kent suffer home defeat to Hampshire

Bosworth might miss European Championships

Bosworth might miss European Championships

Wilson lands bronze medal

Gills striker misses match after falling down stairs

FA Cup round-up

Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

What should you do if you find a stray dog in the street?

Heatwave triggers escaping snake alert

Can you legally break a car window to save a hot dog?

5 signs of heatstroke in dogs as RSPCA warns of 'silent killer'

Bob Dylan songs transformed for musical theatre

Bob Dylan songs transformed for musical theatre

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

Perfect fruit and flower picking spots in Kent

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

No flashing lights, no trendy paint jobs and no nonsense

Full line-up revealed for seaside Pride festival

Star chefs and rock bands coming to countryside festival

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

Green light for school's vast makeover

All schools to have life-saving defibrillators

Parents urged to keep kids active as school holidays start

Zipline attraction announces two new rides

Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

Has the 'Covid effect' worn off for nature lovers?

Sweet smelling roses take over castle grounds

5 plants and trees you might not want in your garden

Tonbridge residents left reeling after town post office closes

Kent's beer industry joins international celebration of pub-favourite drink

Tonbridge race walker Tom Bosworth tells KMTV about his quest for gold at Commonwealth Games

Rainham's Maze Moon is open for family fun and sunflower picking

Freeview channel 7 | Virgin Media channel 159